Evaluation of CareStart™ Malaria HRP2/pLDH (Pf/pan) Combo Test in a malaria low transmission region of Senegal Article (PDF Available) in Malaria Journal 16(1) · December 2017 with 186 Reads Introduction In the past malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for self-diagnosis by travelers were considered suboptimal due to poor performance. Nowadays RDTs for self-diagnosis are marketed and available through the internet. The present study assessed RDT products marketed for self-diagnosis for diagnostic accuracy and quality of labeling, content and instructions for use (IFU). Diagnostic performance of CareStart™ malaria HRP2/pLDH (Pf/pan) combo test versus standard microscopy on. Article (PDF Available) (Pf/pan) combo test versus standard microscopy on.pdf. The overall concurrence of CareStart™ Malaria HRP2 pf Ag RDT with microscopy in the detection of P. falciparum infection is moderate and is most useful at parasitaemia ? 200 parasites/?L of blood and presentation with fever. following the manufacturer's instructions, and anaemia was G0181-SK Malaria Device (2 line, P.f.-HRP2+pLDH, Test) Whole Blood 1 test/pack, (25/30/40) pack/box CareStart™ MALARIA SINGLE KIT Lab in a Pack Negative Positive (P. vivax) Positive (P. falciparum) 5µ? 3 drops Invalid Instructions for use Assay Buffer Alcohol Pad Malaria Test Device Lancet Foil Pouch with desiccant Pipette Carefully follow the instructions exactly. Only use supplied materials. Wash the hands thoroughly to avoid contamination of the specimen. Contamination may cause erroneous result. This kit is for in vitro use only. Do not swallow. Discard after first use. The test can only be used once. Do not use test kit beyond the expiration date. The CareStart™ G6PD RDT proved reliable as a point-of-care test to screen for severely G6PD-deficient patients, with 100 % sensitivity and NPV, and it can be used for making clinical decisions prior to the administration of primaquine in malaria elimination strategies. This n